Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

For All Mankind Executive Producers

Interview with Ben Nedivi & Matt Wolpert ​who co-created and are the show runners as we chat about season three's Mars missions.

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For All Mankind's Casey Johnson

Actor who is Danny Stevens talks about playing the son of famous astronauts in For All Mankind.

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Unveiling New Layers: The Intriguing Storytelling of ”For All Mankind” Season Four

In this episode of the Sci-Fi Talk , host Tony Tellado explores"For All Mankind: Season Four." The conversation delves into the new season, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, including its storytelling, design, and scientific accuracy. Executive Producer Ronald D Moore shares insights on the unique angle of the season, focusing on the upstairs-downstairs dynamic, brought to life as the Martian base expands to include both astronauts and civilian workers. The team sheds light on the challenges and complexities of shooting in Bulgaria, which stood in for Russia, and the creative decisions that contributed to the authentic portrayal of the setting. Seth Reed, the production designer discusses the expansion of Happy Valley and how the show's design aimed to reflect the protective needs of life on Mars. 

 

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For All Mankind Season Three

My interviews with Ronald D Moore, Joel Kinnaman and Wren Schmidt about the race to Mars.

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New Year’s Special For All Mankind Season One

Interviews with Shantel Van Santen, Wrenn Schmidt, Jodi Balfour, and showrunners Ronald D. Moore and Maril Davis.

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Trek Tuesday James Doohan

Vintage 1996 conversation with this Star Trek legend when he talked about his book, Beam Me Up Scotty. There's candid observations on Star Trek plus his days in Europe following the invasion of Normany during World War Two flying for the Canadian Air Force.

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Looper

Before he got the gig writing and directing the next Star Wars Episode Eight, Rian Johnson directed a neat time travel movie, Looper with Bruce Willis. I chat with Rion and also his cousin, Nathan Johnson, the film's composer.

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From Debut Novel to Animated Series: Mike Booth’s Journey with Hawk

In this Sci-Fi Talk episode, host Tony Tellado sits down with filmmaker and writer Mike Booth to discuss his debut novel, Hawk, and the exciting news of it being adapted into an animated series. Mike shares his own writing advice, encouraging aspiring authors to embrace the process of writing a "bad" first draft. As they delve into the world of Hawk, Mike reveals his unexpected journey from filmmaker to successful author and the joy of creating characters that are nothing like himself. They also discuss the diverse group of characters in Hawk and the opportunities for both adventure and comic relief that they bring to the story. 

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Sisterhood of Dune: Unveiling the Origins of the Bene Gesserit

On this Sci-Fi Talk.  I ventured into the sands of Arrakis with Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, decoding the origins of the iconic Dune universe in "Sisterhood of Dune." From Lady Jessica's breeding program rebellions to the inception of the Fremen, Mentats, and Navigators, we uncovered humanity's evolution post Butlerian Jihad. Celebrating the strong female forces within the Dune saga, we also spotlighted Herbert and Anderson's work in reviving Frank Herbert's unpublished tales, embracing both our literary heritage and the surge of the digital revolution. Keep exploring human potential with us, and remember, the spice must flow!

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The Universe Of Dune Episode 3

Concluding episode has more Brian Herbert, Scott Brick, and courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures are Zendaya, Chang Chen, David Bautista, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Issac. Includes audio clips from the Dune audio book courtesy of MacMillan Audio.

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